Big Bash League cricket broadcasts delayed in Brisbane

Beth Newman

Queenslanders will be watching the Big Bash League on delay once again, with the return of The Project to screens this week.

With matches starting at either 6pm or 6.30pm Queensland time, fans north of the border will be forced to watch a delayed telecast of the remaining weeknight games, including the Big Bash League final on Wednesday January 28.

@tensporttv Showing the BBL on delay in Qld is using a 20th century business model in a 21st century world. — Jono (@nqc_jono)
January 5, 2015

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The Brisbane Heat published a statement on their website, expressing their frustration with the broadcaster's decision.

"Our aim would always be to have all BBL games shown live," the statement read.

"Many fans have suggested that the BBL be moved to Ten's high definition channel One HD during this period to enable live coverage to continue, however at this stage the decision has been made to show matches in full on Channel Ten."

A Channel Ten spokeswoman said the decision to broadcast the Big Bash on just the main channel was for "production reasons".